What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at Confidential?
We are looking for a skilled litigation paralegal to be the backbone of our trial team. You will be responsible for the coordination of all the details before, during, and after trial. The successful candidate will assist with all phases of the litigation process including conducting interviews, legal research, and document filing.
Responsibilities
- Conduct pre-claim investigation, legal research, and initial case assessments
- Draft pleadings, motions, and appellate documents and file them with the court.
- Perform administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics etc.)
- Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
- Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices
- Aid attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests
- Gather relevant information from a variety of sources
- Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties
- Provide assistance with case settlements.
Skills
- Proven working experience as a litigation paralegal
- Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, procedures, practices, etc.
- Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail
- Extensive computer and database expertise
- Paralegal associates degree or other relevant certification
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $87,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Stamford, CT 06902: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $75,000 - $87,000
